11.27.10
Posted in Humor attitude, Humor~Creativity at 11:54 pm by Dr. Trina Hess
Someone told me, “We were driving on the Beltway and stopped in traffic, when a delivery truck hit us from behind.” Her nonchalant delivery of the story compelled me to ask her, “Were you hurt?!”
“Oh no, not at all.” And then she moved on to a different topic.
Survivors of whiplash are united in their concerns, their characteristics, and their ongoing challenges.
Whiplash is the topic. But there are various ways of suffering. Same as ANY topic. We get into the habit of acting like my friend did: being nonchalant, even about things that for others are devastating.
Whiplash reminds me to see everything in the many ways that it expresses itself.
For example, the pain of whiplash depends on many factors.
—The speed of the hit car as well as the hit-man’s car.
—The factor of whether or not there was a seatbelt worn.
—The size of the driver who was hit—smaller people suffer more pain because they are thrown around more.
—The length of the driver’s neck—longer necks have more whip to lash.
—The resulting weakness of the muscles, ligaments, and vertebrae around the neck area—it can take 4 weeks to just hold the head straight without getting nauseaus.
Don’t hate those who can’t see the many facets of your situation or topic. Before my series of whiplashes, I had absolutely no idea the extent of pain. And I certainly didn’t realize the interconnectedness of the neck to other muscles of the body and its systems.
Next time you have a pain in the neck—from whiplash or from painful people—remind yourself of all the ways we can use HUMOR to look at ANYthing. And from there, the many solutions that ANY topic has within it!
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Posted in Humor attitude, Humor~Health & Goals, Humor~Technology at 11:51 pm by Dr. Trina Hess
While I was watching PS3 Call of Duty Black Ops I marveled. Now only at the skill of the 8 year old who was navigating the game, but at the intense detail of the scenes. Even the elevator had elevator music!
The game was almost like a movie, but not quite. At first, I’d thouight the game was too empty, too cartoon-like.
But as I continued watching the film-game, it gradually DID seem like I was watching a movie in a theater. Then I figured it out: It was the undertones.
Even if it was a single note playing continuously, the “music” playing in the background reminded me of the thrill-inducing music played underneath scary movies.
Humor can be the undertone of YOUR life—if you make it so. And it can operate just like the music functions in a PS3 game:
1. connects the entire scene
2. flows the action into a streaming line
3. makes the entire episode seem much more interesting
4. completes the story line into a whole piece of comprehensible magic
What’s the music running underneath YOUR life? How funny is that?
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11.25.10
Posted in Humor attitude, Humor~Events at 5:38 pm by Dr. Trina Hess
…being part of your network…
…working with you to produce more humor in your workplaces…
…getting your comments about how you have lightened your work environment…
…using courage to tell the truth, no matter how funny it sounds!
May your Thanksgiving be filled with much humor, lightness, and FUN!
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11.24.10
Posted in Humor attitude, Humor~In The News at 7:07 pm by Dr. Trina Hess
Visit www.YourShiningExample.com
This week’s Comedy Around the World goes to the airport en route to Thanksgiving vacation. Humor is all about having fun despite our outward circumstances, right? However, the TSA’s recent actions don’t seem all that humorous at all. Here’s why I’m boycotting them (besides the fact that I am not flying anywhere this Thanksgiving):
1. The TSA flouts humor’s big-picture view. By focusing on minutiae the organization isn’t achieving it’s goals.
2. TSA’s refusal to look at other perspectives makes it’s goals fail. Is airport terror still even cool to the Quaeda kids or have they moved onto something else while the TSA hasn’t?
3. The behavior of some of the TSA agents shows they have forgotten the human factor.
4. Not wholly at fault, the TSA has to hear from a larger entity. This stifles the TSA’s creative problem-solving and also throws rationality out the trap door.
5. The TSA isn’t making travel FUN anymore. What we have now is uncertainty, anxiety, and fear—aren’t those the very things the TSA is supposed to prevent?
Whether or not YOUR organization allows humor, you can still embrace it within your own actions.
Where will YOU travel to this Thanksgiving? And how funny is THAT?
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11.23.10
Posted in Humor attitude at 6:46 pm by Dr. Trina Hess
Where I live, certain neighbors will “haul Amish” to wherever they want to go, sans horse and buggy. Early this morning an “Englishman” was driving a group of Amish when they were kit head-on by a pick-up truck. Four people were killed. The Amish group was on its way to a funeral.
Ironic, isn’t it?
Nothing funny about it. That doesn’t matter. We can still use the pattern of this event as a template to how we can be
—powerfully perceptive
—big-picture bound
—decisively definitive in meaning-making
When nonsensical things like this happen, we are at first stunned. And then we’re variously hurt, worried, outraged, vengeful, tearful, and then—at the end of it, at peace.
We somehow sense the circularity of it all. We see how this tragic shard of the puzzle fits.
But we can’t and won’t know unless we embrace it all, follow the length of the circle till we know we’re not gonna fall off.
We’re just going around again. Safe and in place, and able to laugh again.
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Posted in Humor attitude, Humor~Creativity, Humor~Events at 6:34 pm by Dr. Trina Hess
What’s the best thing about Bristol Palin? She—like her mother—brings ratings. And the funny thing is, the viewers don’t all have to like her. Many people may tune in just to see her fail.
Doesn’t matter.
The point is, she is compelling.
Compelling doesn’t HAVE to mean likeable. That’s the mistake we make—trying to fit into a likeable, pleasant mold.
Some of us just aren’t. Never will be. And, whether we’re likeable to a certain culture, or in a certain time frame—that doesn’t extend to a lifetime of likeability.
So what’s the big deal? How can that make you a better dancer?
When you’re following YOUR own, particular, idiosynchronized, authentic humor-dance, you will ALWAYS be a star!
How?
1. You won’t and can’t be compared to others, because yours is a category all its own.
2. You won’t and can’t spend energy comparing yourself to others because YOU are the standard.
3. You won’t and can’t lose because when you are in your own groove, you can ONLY win!
How are YOUR dancing skills? How funny are THEY?
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Posted in Humor~Events at 5:10 pm by Dr. Trina Hess
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JOIN JUNIOR ACHIEVEMNT
FOR SOME HOLIDAY FUN!
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3rd Annual Holiday Luncheon
Presented by
Join JA on  Thursday, December 9, at LeMont Restaurant for a luncheon
to celebrate the Holiday Season! Don’t miss your chance for an afternoon filled with fantastic food, networking, and holiday cheer!
This year will feature our traditional Candy Bar
and a new Chinese Auction!
Proceeds from the luncheon will directly benefit JA programs in schools across western PA. Space is limited, reserve your table before the deadline on December 1!
Registration, Candy Bar, & Chinese Auction open at 11 a.m.
Lunch is served at 12 p.m.
Golden View Table: $400/table of 10 with a spectular view of downtown Pittsburgh!
Sponsors 1 JA class or 25 students!
Holiday Table: $250/table of 10
Sponsors 15 JA students!
Luncheon Price: $35/person
$65/couple
Entree Selections: Roast Tenderloin OR
Chicken En Croute OR
Vegetable Strudel (Vegetarian option)
*Please inform us of any special dietary needs.
Click HERE to download a reservation form and email or fax it back to Lauren O’Leary, Marketing & Special Events Manager, by December 1!
Please call Lauren for any questions & concerns at (412) 208-4747, ext. 125.
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Posted in Humor~Events at 4:14 am by Dr. Trina Hess
My friend Debra Dion Krischke writes:
“Dear Friends,
This past year I was privileged to be involved in two book projects! And since they are the perfect gift for the special women and girls in your life, I figured I better put them out there! (book promotion is a whole new ballgame for me:)
New Book Just Released: “Inspired Entrepreneurs – a Collection of Female Triumphs in Business And Life!” Available on website and Amazon! http://ww.FoodieFundraising.com
One of 40 Featured Women in new book release “Fearless Women Fearless Wisdom” by Internationally acclaimed photographer Mary Ann Halpin.
Friday, December 3rd – 4:00 to 7PM Treasure House Fashion Happy Hour - Wine and Taste Treats! Bring a bag of clothes to donate and give back to women! 8035 McKnight Rd. #G2
Saturday, December 4th – 11AM to 1PM – Beckoning of Booklovers - Penguin Bookshop – Sewickley – Support local authors at this discussion and book signing! www.penguinbookshop.com ”
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11.19.10
Posted in Humor attitude, Humor~Creativity, Humor~Events at 3:47 am by Dr. Trina Hess
But tonight, creativity won even bigger!
Me, with Gary and Joyce Dittman from CPI
At Oil City Pennsylvania’s famous Transit Building, 18 community groups gathered to compete for prize funds and to show what they bring to the Venango Region.
The winning group was the “Weed & Seed” anti-drug task force. Donning Star-Trek-like shirts and space speak, they walked us through their typical day.
The SAFE house group acted out a typical robbery, drug deal, and corresponding neighborhood watchers. All equipped with bug-eyed binoculars.
Our own Community Playhouse Inc. group placed 2nd with our lightning-speed mime of CPI’s history, mission, and our vision for the future of theater in downtown Oil City.
What struck me most about the night was how carefree and fun it was. Some of the groups represented tragic things—crime, illiteracy, drugs. What could possibly be funny or fun about these things?
It wasn’t the funny, but instead, the attitude of lightness that permeated the night. People mingled, learned about each other’s work, and actively encouraged one another. It was an amazing and electric atmosphere.
The lightness fostered creativity,
The levity brought people together,
The uplifting energy promoted progress.
All it took was a deciding to lighten up and NOT take ourselves so seriously. Ironically enough, that’s all it took to get us serious about our own group’s purpose.
What can YOU take less seriously today? How funny is THAT?
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11.17.10
Posted in Humor~Events at 8:20 pm by Dr. Trina Hess
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Lois Creamer headlines November meeting
If you are already making a living speaking professionally, let Lois help you take your business to the next level! Lois can help you:
- Further develop a highly focused positioning statement that allows prospects to understand the concept and outcome of working with you - make them want to work with you
- Update and create promotional material that will capture the attention of prospects
- Identify target industries and markets that will allow you to penetrate markets more effectively leverage past success
- Determine and verify decision makers in all industries
- Communicate effectively with decision makers and economic buyers
- Develop top-notch selling skills designed to keep the sales funnel full
- Create an “action plan” that will keep you on track and as busy as you want to be.
Bold claim? YES! But she’s been working with professional speakers to do just this for years. You can benefit from that combined knowledge and take your business to the next level! What’s more, she guarantees it! Register for Lois’ presentation at www.nsapittsburgh.com
ABOUT LOIS:
Lois Creamer is both small business strategist and specialist! She speaks from experience! Her clients have adopted her philosophy of concept and outcome marketing and use of positioning statement to successfully grow their businesses and increase profits. Her common sense ideas and high-energy approach make her a perfect choice for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to learn new strategies that can be implemented immediately. Lois is the author of Working Smart, Not Hard as well as several audio programs. Discover how Lois can help you to Book More Business! Learn how to quantify prospect’s interest, close more sales, and effective “sales speak”.
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Thanks for your interest in NSA Pittsburgh. We hope to see you on November 20. To register for the event please visit www.nsapittsburgh.com |
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Saturday, November 20, 2010
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Lois Creamer
If you are already making a living speaking professionally, let Lois help you take your business to the next level!
She can help you:
- Further develop a highly focused positioning statement that allows prospects to understand the concept and outcome of working with you - make them want to work with you
- Update and create promotional material that will capture the attention of prospects
- Identify target industries and markets that will allow you to penetrate markets more effectively leverage past success
- Determine and verify decision makers in all industries
- Communicate effectively with decision makers and economic buyers
- Develop top-notch selling skills designed to keep the sales funnel full
- Create an “action plan” that will keep you on track and as busy as you want to be.
Bold claim? YES! But she’s been working with professional speakers to do just this for years. You can benefit from that combined knowledge and take your business to the next level! What’s more, she guarantees it!
Click here to register for this very special NSA Pittsburgh Program
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